tone4now’s BodyBlog

Day after day, I pour my blood, sweat, and tears into fitness. It starts right after I wake up. I head to the kitchen and pound some oatmeal and a protein shake. Fitness is a way of a life. And while it can get tough watching people live life without abandon (stuffing their face with burrito’s and drinking booze), the payoff does come. And when it does, it’s worth every second of it.

 One of my payoffs came today. We went to the beach to play volleyball. And it felt so beyond good being comfortable in my own skin out there. Back when I lived recklessly, I was not comfortable enough in my own skin to take my shirt off at the beach (if I made it there at all). I looked too sick and unhealthy. Life is different today. I was so proud to show my full self today. My transformation is something I take great pride in. I am just so much happier like this. And if being comfortable in my own skin and having a good time means I can’t stuff my face with cookies, smoke a pack of cigs everyday, or drink booze — then that is a sacrifice I am willing to make.

The bottom line is when I eat right, work out, and take care of myself — I am more confident, out-going, and happy. Two full years of hard work have paid off and I am forever grateful for this new life I live.

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